The Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program, serving the public's need to identify qualified individuals to assess and manage the Nation's resources.
This program is intended to meet the needs of professional ecologists, hydrologists, soil scientists, educators, agency professionals, consultants, and others who practice wetland science.

SWS Annual Meeting

The Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program (SWSPCP) holds a PWS Mixer in conjunction with the Society of Wetland Scientists Annual Meeting. The 2018 International Conference will be held at the Denver Marriott City Center. in Denver, CO, May 29-June 1, 2018. This unique meeting is themed "Wetland Science: Integrating Research, Practice, and Policy – An Exchange of Expertise."

The program will focus on the intercommunication of the most recent developments in wetland science, practice, and policy between the different sectors of SWS. The meeting forum will encourage collaboration and partnerships among wetland researchers, practitioners, managers, and policy-makers, with the overall goal of improving wetland science.

About SWS

The Society of Wetland Scientists was formed to further non-profit scientific and educational objectives related to wetland science, thus encouraging and strengthening professional standards in all activities related to wetland science. The Society deleloped this program for certification of wetland science training and experience as a separate not-for-profit corporation.Learn more at www.sws.org.

About CESB

The SWS Professional Certification Program is accredited by the Council of Engineering and Science Specialty Boards. The Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) is an independent, voluntary membership body created for its member organizations who recognize, through specialty certification, the expertise of individuals practicing in engineering and related fields. Its creation on April 24, 1990 was the culmination of organizing work by volunteers from among the 130 attendees (23 organizations represented) who participated in the April 1988 National Conference on Engineering Specialty Certification. Learn more at www.cesb.org.